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ASTR 11240 - Observational Astronomy

Credits: 4


This course is a survey of current methods in observational astronomy. Topics include, but are not limited to, celestial coordinates, celestial navigation, the magnitude system, modern telescopes, CCD cameras, astronomical data, imaging software, solar observing, and planetarium operation. This course will familiarize students with the operation of a 0.4-meter telescope. Nighttime observational projects and oral presentations are part of the course.



Prerequisite Courses: ASTR 11230  with a minimum grade of D- and (MATH 01130  with a minimum grade of D- or MATH 01140    with a minimum grade of D-)
Course Attributes: CAT, GNED, LAB, SLAB, SM, UGRD


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